News Releases for Week of Sunday, October 12, 2025

Oct. 17

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

9:13 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until the close of business

Oct. 16

New Street Outreach Team Close 96 Encampments in First 10 Days

2:46 p.m. - New street outreach teams have made significant progress within their first week and a half of operation.

Oct. 15

Spokane Police and GU co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

5:15 p.m. - Spokane Police Department and Gonzaga University co-host weeklong Dialogue Policing training

Spokane City Council Hosts A Community Food Drive

4:44 p.m. - Donations will go to support Second Harvest.

Flags Lowered for Eastern State Hospital Security Guard Colleen Bass

10:41 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until Wednesday

Oct. 14

City Tourism & Cultural Investment Committee Wins State Tourism Award

4:33 p.m. - The City’s Tourism and Cultural Investment (TACI) Grants Committee has been honored with the Washington State Tourism Award for Advancements in DEI.

SPD Asking for Assistance Locating Missing Elderly Male

10:02 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing elderly male who suffers from dementia.

Council Member Zappone Responds to County Public Safety Leaders

8:47 a.m. - Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone responds to Spokane County Public Safety leaders.

Oct. 13

Overnight shooting leaves one man dead

9:29 a.m. - Overnight shooting leaves one man dead; MCU Detectives working to find suspect, motive